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* RamblingOldManMonologue: One of Homer's clones is assigned to listen to one of Abe's rambles. It sits there, nodding in apparent rapt fascination, not stopping even when Abe falls asleep.
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* SiblingMurder: Attempted by Owl!Lisa on Anteater!Maggie but was stopped by Homer.
-->'''Owl!Lisa:''' We were just playing!
-->'''Homer:''' What game?
-->'''Owl!Lisa:''' ... Let's eat Maggie...?
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* OddballInTheSeries: "Treehouse Of Horror XIII" is the only "Treehouse Of Horror" episode to spell its installment number in Arabic numerals instead of Roman numerals.
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* ArtEvolution: The third[[note]]fourth if one counts the clip show [[Recap/TheSimpsonsS7E10TheSimpsons138thEpisodeSpectacular The 138th Episode Spectacular]], as its segments featuring Troy [=McClure=] is animated that way[[/note]] episode that's animated in Digital Ink and Paint, before the show me the more permanent switch starting with "[[Recap/TheSimpsonsS14E6TheGreatLouseDetective The Great Louse Detective]]".

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* ArtEvolution: The third[[note]]fourth third[[note]]Following season 7's "[[Recap/TheSimpsonsS7E2RadioactiveMan Radioactive Man]]" and season 12's "[[Recap/TheSimpsonsS12E12TennisTheMenace Tennis the Menace]]". Fourth if one counts includes the clip show [[Recap/TheSimpsonsS7E10TheSimpsons138thEpisodeSpectacular "[[Recap/TheSimpsonsS7E10TheSimpsons138thEpisodeSpectacular The Simpsons' 138th Episode Spectacular]], Spectacular]]", as its segments featuring Troy [=McClure=] is animated that way[[/note]] episode that's animated in Digital Ink and Paint, before the show me made the more permanent switch starting with "[[Recap/TheSimpsonsS14E6TheGreatLouseDetective The Great Louse Detective]]".



** Bumblebee man is, surprising no one, a bumblebee.

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** Bumblebee man Man is, surprising no one, a bumblebee.
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* OffWithHisHead: Homer begins to see the clones as a menace that he must get rid off after his gesture towards a clone to return Flanders' chainsaw is misinterpreted as an instruction to decapitate Flanders.
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Not surprising.


* SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome: Even with the supernatural element of zombie cowboys using the opportunity to invade, Springfield getting rid of all its weapons and guns renders it, in Mayor Quimby's words, ''utterly defenseless''.
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* ArtEvolution: The third[[note]]fourth if one counts the clip show [[Recap/TheSimpsonsS7E10TheSimpsons138thEpisodeSpectacular The 138th Episode Spectacular]], as its segments featuring Troy McClure is animated that way[[/note]] episode that's animated in Digital Ink and Paint, before the show me the more permanent switch starting with "[[Recap/TheSimpsonsS14E6TheGreatLouseDetective The Great Louse Detective]]".

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* ArtEvolution: The third[[note]]fourth if one counts the clip show [[Recap/TheSimpsonsS7E10TheSimpsons138thEpisodeSpectacular The 138th Episode Spectacular]], as its segments featuring Troy McClure [=McClure=] is animated that way[[/note]] episode that's animated in Digital Ink and Paint, before the show me the more permanent switch starting with "[[Recap/TheSimpsonsS14E6TheGreatLouseDetective The Great Louse Detective]]".
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** Krusty turns into a lion which are known for being "kings of the jungle", much like how the clown is known for his fame and extravagant brand.

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** Krusty turns into a lion which are known for being "kings of the jungle", much like how the clown is known for his fame and extravagant brand. Both clowns and lions are also associated with circuses.
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* ArtEvolution: The third[[note]]fourth if one counts the clip show Recap/TheSimpsonsS7E10TheSimpsons138thEpisodeSpectacular, as its segments featuring Troy McClure is animated that way[[/note]] episode that's animated in Digital Ink and Paint, before the show me the more permanent switch starting with "Recap/TheSimpsonsS14E6TheGreatLouseDetective".

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* ArtEvolution: The third[[note]]fourth if one counts the clip show Recap/TheSimpsonsS7E10TheSimpsons138thEpisodeSpectacular, [[Recap/TheSimpsonsS7E10TheSimpsons138thEpisodeSpectacular The 138th Episode Spectacular]], as its segments featuring Troy McClure is animated that way[[/note]] episode that's animated in Digital Ink and Paint, before the show me the more permanent switch starting with "Recap/TheSimpsonsS14E6TheGreatLouseDetective"."[[Recap/TheSimpsonsS14E6TheGreatLouseDetective The Great Louse Detective]]".
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* ArtEvolution: The third[[note]]fourth if one counts the clip show Recap/TheSimpsonsS7E10TheSimpsons138thEpisodeSpectacular, as its segments featuring Troy McClure is animated that way[[/note]] episode that's animated in Digital Ink and Paint, before the show me the more permanent switch starting with "Recap/TheSimpsonsS14E6TheGreatLouseDetective".
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Either the aforementioned character gets a comeuppance, or he/she doesn't.


** In "Creep and Scare Harms", while Lisa is forced to dance for the zombie outlaws with Bart and sees her law foiled by Homer going back in time, she otherwise gets off scot free for singlehandedly causing the town to be effectively ''enslaved''. Though Homer was successful in preventing that tragedy by rallying the town to scare off the zombies while Lisa accepts that sometimes gun violence is a valid necessity.

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* TheBadGuyWins: Ultimately one of Homer's clones successfully replaces Homer, while Dr Hibbert ends up getting exactly what he wants. Though everyone else seemed happy with the latter.



** Moe is a frog which are often treated as ugly, gross animals.

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** Moe is a frog which as both are often treated seen as ugly, gross animals.and slimy.



** Grandpa changes into a cockatoo which are know to be some of the oldest birds in existence who can live up to 100 years.

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** The Squeaky Voice Teen is transformed into a donkey: a pathetic animal used for hard labor much like how the teen performs multiple retail jobs.
** Grandpa changes into a cockatoo which are know to be some of the oldest birds in existence who can live up to 100 years. They also have a habit of squawking non-stop which is a parallel for Grandpa's ramblings.



** The morally corrupt, greedy and presumed devil incarnate Mr. Burns becomes one of the most devious creatures of all: ''[[BitingTheHandHumor a fox!]]''



* TheBadGuyWins: Ultimately one of Homer's clones successfully replaces Homer, while Dr Hibbert ends up getting exactly what he wants. Though everyone else seemed happy with the latter.
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* BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor: After making a clever joke, Marge comments on how she's always funny when no one's around. Suddenly she's ambushed by Dr. Hibbert who claims that he's ''around''.


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* InstantlyProvenWrong: After Professor Fink hopes out loud that Homer's time travel mission will be a success, he looks at his hand which is now replaced with an egg beater.


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* MassOhCrap: The Simpsons and the U.S. government have this reaction when they realize how the Homer clones will overrun all of the country in a matter of days.


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* PunchClockHero: In the third act, Homer dismisses Marge's comment of someone being in trouble on the grounds of being on vacation.


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* YoungGun: Exaggerated with Maggie. In the second segment, she's shown with a box full of guns just like her father and brother.

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** Krusty turns into a lion which are known for being "kings of the jungle", much like how extravagant the clown's brand is.

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** Krusty turns into a lion which are known for being "kings of the jungle", much like how the clown is known for his fame and extravagant the clown's brand is.brand.



** Moe is a frog which are often treated as ugly, slimy animals.

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** Patty and Selma become a lion and elephant respectively. Most likely in reference to being two iconic African animals that are frequently paired together.
** Apu and his octuplets become a possum family in part because of the animal's ability to give birth to multiple babies at once.
** Moe is a frog which are often treated as ugly, slimy gross animals.



** Moleman is twisted into a tortoise for being slow and one of the oldest animals in the world.



** Grandpa changes into a cockatoo which are know to be some of the oldest birds who can live up to 100 years.

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** Drug-loving Otto is made into a camel which is a nod to the mascot of the cigarette brand.
** Grandpa changes into a cockatoo which are know to be some of the oldest birds in existence who can live up to 100 years.



** And last but not least, Homer transforms into one of the fattest and laziest animals of them all: the walrus.

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** And last but not least, Homer transforms into one of the fattest and laziest animals of them all: the a walrus.

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* InterspeciesRomance: By the end of ''The Island of Dr Hibbert'', Homer has become a walrus and Marge a panther, they're still together in spite of this. In addition, their kids have become a spider (Bart), an owl (Lisa), and an antater (Maggie).

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* InterspeciesRomance: By the end of ''The Island of Dr Hibbert'', Homer has become a walrus and Marge a panther, they're still together in spite of this. In addition, their kids have become a spider (Bart), an owl (Lisa), and an antater anteater (Maggie).



** In "Creep and Scare Harms", while Lisa is forced to dance for the zombie outlaws with Bart and sees her law foiled by Homer going back in time, she otherwise gets off scot free for singlehandedly causing the town to be effectively ''enslaved''.

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** In "Creep and Scare Harms", while Lisa is forced to dance for the zombie outlaws with Bart and sees her law foiled by Homer going back in time, she otherwise gets off scot free for singlehandedly causing the town to be effectively ''enslaved''. Though Homer was successful in preventing that tragedy by rallying the town to scare off the zombies while Lisa accepts that sometimes gun violence is a valid necessity.


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* RuleOfSymbolism: Several of the Springfield civilians have animal forms that fit their personalities.
** Krusty turns into a lion which are known for being "kings of the jungle", much like how extravagant the clown's brand is.
** Snake Jailbird is modified into a skunk. Skunks, like the criminal, are regarded as troublesome creatures that many people try to avoid because of how "dangerous" they are.
** Moe is a frog which are often treated as ugly, slimy animals.
** Cletus being a sloth works given how slow-witted he is.
** Chief Wiggum becomes a pig due to his sloppy eating habits along with the ''other'' term used to refer to police officers.
** Grandpa changes into a cockatoo which are know to be some of the oldest birds who can live up to 100 years.
** Bart becomes a spider which have reputations as being undesirable nuisances that cause problems for people.
** Lisa turns into an owl which are known as being a symbol of wisdom in the animal kingdom.
** Smithers is portrayed as a flamingo. Flamingos are known to be fruity, tropical birds which fits with his flamboyant personality.
** The Sea Captain is turned into a crocodile, most likely in reference to his gritty nature and aquatic background.
** Bumblebee man is, surprising no one, a bumblebee.
** Martin is a sheep, an animal known for it's docile, delicate and carefree nature.
** Agnes and Skinner become a kangaroo and joey respectively; a nod to their incredibly close relationship.
** And last but not least, Homer transforms into one of the fattest and laziest animals of them all: the walrus.
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Ban evader reversion


* CouldHaveAvoidedThisPlot: If Lisa had actually bothered to look up who William Bonney was, the plot of the "Creep and Scare Harms" segment could have been avoided. All the more damning, as Lisa is the one person you would ''expect'' would consider researching the information.



* ExplainExplainOhCrap: Lisa doesn't bother to look up exactly ''who'' William Bonney was before using him as a martyr figure for her gun outlawing bill. It is only when he comes back to life that she finds out it was '''''Billy the Kid'''''.



* HypocriticalHumor: Homer suggests he could make a career of playing the piano for the zombie outlaws if he impresses them enough. While Marge suggests it likely wouldn't happen, she does so while playing her fiddle ''flawlessly'' without even looking, as if she was considering exactly the same thing.

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* HypocriticalHumor: Homer suggests he could make a career of playing the piano for the zombie outlaws if he impresses them enough. While Marge suggests it likely wouldn't happen, she does so while playing her fiddle ''flawlessly'' without even looking, as if she was considering exactly the same thing.



* HypocriticalHumor: Homer suggests he could make a career of playing the piano for the zombie outlaws if he impresses them enough. While Marge suggests it likely wouldn't happen, she does so while playing her fiddle ''flawlessly'' without even looking, as if she was considering exactly the same thing.
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* CouldHaveAvoidedThisPlot: If Lisa had actually bothered to look up who William Bonney was, the plot of the "Creep and Scare Harms" segment could have been avoided. All the more damning, as Lisa is the one person you would ''expect'' would consider researching the information.


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* ExplainExplainOhCrap: Lisa doesn't bother to look up exactly ''who'' William Bonney was before using him as a martyr figure for her gun outlawing bill. It is only when he comes back to life that she finds out it was '''''Billy the Kid'''''.


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* HypocriticalHumor: Homer suggests he could make a career of playing the piano for the zombie outlaws if he impresses them enough. While Marge suggests it likely wouldn't happen, she does so while playing her fiddle ''flawlessly'' without even looking, as if she was considering exactly the same thing.


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** In "Creep and Scare Harms", while Lisa is forced to dance for the zombie outlaws with Bart and sees her law foiled by Homer going back in time, she otherwise gets off scot free for singlehandedly causing the town to be effectively ''enslaved''.

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